How To Fix OB011 - Enter a valid handling type for this material

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: OB - IS-OIL Downstream TDP messages

• Message number: 011

• Message text: Enter a valid handling type for this material

What causes this issue?

The system cannot determine a valid handling type due to the lack of
a table entry during configuration.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

Check your screen entries and/or the identified table entries.
If you have the necessary authorization you may select from the tables
below, otherwise contact your system administrator.
Table OIH03 - Excise duty posting control
Table OIH07 - TDP allowed combinations of ED Group and Handling Type
Table OIH08 - Default values for external procurement functions
Table OIH11 - Defaults for ext. sales functions
Table OIH40 - Excise Duty defaulting table GI/GR for production orders
Table TOIGS3 - TD Intransit Batch/Handling Type Determination

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message OB011 - Enter a valid handling type for this material ?

  The SAP error message OB011, which states "Enter a valid handling type for this material," typically occurs in the context of materials management and inventory handling within the SAP system. This error indicates that the system requires a handling type to be specified for a particular material, but the input provided is either missing or invalid.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Handling Type: The material in question does not have a handling type assigned in the material master data.
  Invalid Handling Type: The handling type entered does not exist or is not valid for the material or the specific transaction being performed.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration settings in the system related to handling types, such as missing entries in the relevant customizing tables.
  Material Type Restrictions: Certain material types may have specific handling type requirements that are not being met.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Material Master Data:
  
  Go to the material master record (transaction code MM02 or MM03).
  Verify that the handling type is correctly assigned in the relevant views (e.g., Sales, Purchasing, or Warehouse Management).
  If it is missing, you can add the appropriate handling type.
  
  
  
  Validate Handling Type:
  
  Ensure that the handling type you are trying to enter is valid and exists in the system.
  You can check the list of valid handling types in the configuration settings or by consulting with your SAP administrator.
  
  
  
  Configuration Review:
  
  If you have access, check the configuration settings for handling types in the SAP Customizing Implementation Guide (SPRO).
  Navigate to the relevant section for material management and ensure that the handling types are correctly defined and linked to the appropriate material types.
  
  
  
  Consult Documentation:
  
  Review SAP documentation or help files related to handling types to understand the requirements and constraints for the specific materials you are working with.
  
  
  
  User Authorization:
  
  Ensure that you have the necessary authorizations to make changes to the material master data or configuration settings.
  
  
  
  Contact Support:
  
  If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to your SAP support team or consulting with an SAP expert for further assistance.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  MM01 (Create Material)
  MM02 (Change Material)
  MM03 (Display Material)
  SPRO (SAP Customizing Implementation Guide)
  
  
  
  Handling Types: Handling types are used in various SAP modules, including Warehouse Management (WM) and Extended Warehouse Management (EWM), to define how materials are managed in the warehouse.
  
  
  Material Types: Different material types (e.g., raw materials, finished goods) may have different handling requirements, so it's essential to ensure that the handling type aligns with the material type.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the OB011 error and ensure that the handling type for the material is correctly configured.